Section 8100 Of Article 5. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Program From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 5.
8100
. An application for apportioned registration received on and
after January 1, 2008, and filed pursuant to Article 4 (commencing
with Section 8050) shall contain the following information:
(a) The United States Department of Transportation Number issued
to the person responsible for the safe operation of each vehicle
being registered.
(b) The taxpayer identification number corresponding to the United
States Department of Transportation number provided in the
apportioned registration application. The taxpayer identification
number may consist of the federal employer identification number or
the social security number, as applicable.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the taxpayer
identification number provided pursuant to this section is
confidential and shall not be disclosed by the department except to
law enforcement or a federal agency, or as required by law.